Enamel inlaid horizon sundial

[Enamel horizon sundial]

Enamel horizon sundial, clear, the dial is 13.7 cm long and 7.5 cm wide. Made in Guangzhou, China. The old collection of the Qing Palace
The sundial is decorated with white enamel on the time table, and sometimes is painted with lines. The bearing plate decorated with emerald blue enamel is annotated with the word “South” in gold. When using, first use the compass to determine the direction, and then adjust the level with the level pipe. The projection of the dial needle on the dial plate is the current moment
This sundial was made in Guangzhou, and was presented to the imperial court. On it was a yellow sign with an ink book that was hung by the Qing court that year